run down

/ɹˈʌn dˈaʊn/

[adjective] [verb]

run down

[ADJECTIVE]

tired, exhausted or in a weakened state due to overwork or illness

to run down

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: run]

to become exhausted or use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function

synonyms : conk out

peter out

poop out

run out

injure or kill by knocking (someone or something) down and passing over the body, as with a vehicle

synonyms : run over

move downward

trace

synonyms : check out

examine hastily

synonyms : glance over

rake

scan

skim

pursue until captured

deplete

synonyms : exhaust

play out

sap

tire

to criticize or speak negatively about someone or something in a way that makes them seem inferior or weak

to deplete or exhaust something, such as finances, supplies, or resources

to operate a machine or device until it stops working because of a lack of power or energy

Examples

1. The tears ran down her cheeks.

2. A shiver ran down my spine.

3. Cobbled streets run down to a tiny harbor.

4. A cold chill ran down my spine when I heard his angry voice.

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